Gilded Age Vocabulary

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Assimilation in US History

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The process by which immigrants and minority groups adopt the cultural norms, values, and practices of the dominant society.

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What is the Frontier in US History?

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The Frontier in US History refers to the westward expansion across the North American continent during the 19th century.

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Define Rural and Urban

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Rural: Areas outside cities and towns with open land and agriculture. Urban: Areas with high population density, infrastructure, and commercial activities.

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Define a Homesteader in US History

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Homesteaders were settlers who acquired land through the Homestead Act of 1862 by living on and cultivating it for a certain period of time.

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Monopolies

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When a single company or group owns all or nearly all of the market for a particular type of product or service.

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What was the Transcontinental railroad?

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A railway system connecting the east and west coasts of the United States.

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Native American Reservation?

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Areas of land managed by Native American tribes

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Cattle Drive

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A cattle drive is the process of moving a herd of cattle from one place to another.

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Industrialization in US History

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the transition from an farming economy to an industrial and manufacturing-based economy, marked by technological advancements and urban growth.

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Great Plains

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A region of flat land in the central United States, significant for agriculture and Native American history.